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JBC: 1st deliberation on CJ nominations set August 3
July 23, 2018, 3:27 pm
MANILA -- The Judicial Bar and Council (JBC) has set its first deliberation for the Chief Justice post on August 3, a week after the deadline for the submission of applications and nominations for the post on July 26. This was confirmed by Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra, an ex officio member… Read More
PRRD not guilty of inaction on WPS issue: Lorenzana
July 23, 2018, 3:24 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte is not guilty of any inaction when it comes to asserting the country's control over territories in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Monday. "One cannot accuse the President of inaction because… Read More
Senators hopeful BOL will bring 'elusive peace' in Mindanao
July 23, 2018, 2:19 pm
MANILA – Senators have expressed optimism that the Organic law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), or the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL), will finally end decades-long conflict in Mindanao. “It can bring peace and stability,” Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon… Read More
Quezon City to provide free anti-rabies immunization
July 23, 2018, 2:16 pm
MANILA -- Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista on Monday signed an ordinance providing free and complete doses of anti-rabies immunization to city residents. Authored by Councilor Diorella Maria Sotto, City Ordinance 2682-2018 is in compliance with the National Rabies Prevention and Control Program… Read More
House adjourns without ratifying BOL
July 23, 2018, 2:15 pm
MANILA -- The House of Representatives abruptly adjourned its session on Monday without ratifying the bicameral conference committee report on the Organic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), or the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL). Deputy Majority Leader Juan Pablo… Read More
Telcos to shut off mobile services in QC during SONA
July 23, 2018, 2:12 pm
MANILA -- Telecommunication firms will be cutting off their mobile services during President Rodrigo Duterte’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday afternoon. In an advisory, Smart Communications said there will be a temporary loss of mobile telecom services in Quezon City and… Read More
Alvarez wants House to prioritize Charter change
July 23, 2018, 2:12 pm
MANILA -- Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez wants the House of Representatives to prioritize Charter change during the third regular session. In his speech at the start of the 17th Congress' third regular session on Monday, Alvarez described the 1987 Constitution as "one of the most extractive… Read More
Sotto hits talks of Charter change sans Senate
July 23, 2018, 2:09 pm
MANILA -- Breaking the tradition, Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Monday opened the Third Regular Session of the 17th Congress not with the usual chamber’s achievements in the past regular session but with a strongly worded message on the Senate’s importance amid proposals of… Read More
How do we teach Federalism to Filipinos?
July 23, 2018, 1:03 pm
MANILA -- Former street vendor Mila, 67, has heard the word federalism before, but barely understands how it is going to help improve the lives of Filipinos. “Hindi ko sinasabing alam ko na ‘yun. Nasanay lang ako sa pakikipag-halubilo. So paano nila ipapaliwanag na makakatulong ito (I’m not… Read More
Senate ratifies Bangsamoro Organic Law
July 23, 2018, 12:58 pm
MANILA -- The Senate on Monday unanimously ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the Organic law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), or the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL). Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri presented the report on the floor and thanked… Read More
PNP notes significant drop in crime volume
July 23, 2018, 12:45 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday assured its unwavering commitment to continue curbing crimes in the country, encouraged by the decline in crime volume in the two years of President Rodrigo Duterte's administration. In a statement, PNP Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde… Read More
Palace distances itself from talks of House leadership change
July 23, 2018, 12:41 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday said it will not be interfering in any attempt to change the leadership of the House of Representatives after reports on supposed move to oust House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez surfaced. “Malinaw po na ang liderato ng kamara ay isang internal na bagay para sa Kamara… Read More
Senate opens 3rd regular session of 17th Congress
July 23, 2018, 11:51 am
MANILA -- Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Monday banged the gavel at exactly 10 a.m. to formally open the third regular session of the Senate. After the opening, the chamber immediately adopted Senate Resolutions 796 and 797 informing the House of Representatives and President… Read More
Families affected by monsoon rains now at 203K
July 23, 2018, 11:50 am
MANILA -- Adverse weather conditions caused by the southwest monsoon enhanced by tropical cyclones "Henry", "Inday" and now "Josie" has now affected 203,035 families or 914,353 persons residing in 753 barangays located in Regions 1, 3, 4A (Calabarzon) 4B (Mimaropa), 6, Cordillera Administrative… Read More
House opens third regular session
July 23, 2018, 11:34 am
MANILA -- The House of Representatives of the 17th Congress formally opened its third regular session on Monday morning, ahead of the third State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Rodrigo Duterte. Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez banged the gavel at 10:02 a.m., signaling the start of the third… Read More
Sotto: I will move for adjournment if Con-ass pushed during SONA
July 23, 2018, 11:16 am
MANILA – Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Monday warned that he would immediately adjourn the joint session of Congress on the part of the Senate if a move is made to convene the legislature into a constituent assembly (Con-ass) during President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s State of… Read More
MMDA opens zipper lane along Commonwealth for SONA
July 23, 2018, 11:06 am
MANILA -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is implementing a zipper lane along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City to mitigate the expected traffic congestion on Monday as President Rodrigo R. Duterte delivers his State of the Nation Address (SONA) later in the afternoon.… Read More
TD 'Josie' out of PAR
July 23, 2018, 9:32 am
MANILA—Tropical depression “Josie” is now out of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) Monday moving northwestward to Taiwan but moderate to heavy rains will continue due to the southwest monsoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)… Read More
Duterte in ‘good health’ after routine checkup before SONA
July 23, 2018, 9:27 am
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte is in “good health”, Malacañang confirmed after the chief executive underwent his routine medical examination a day before he delivers his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. “I confirm that the President had a routine medical check up… Read More
Protest peacefully on SONA, AFP urges militants
July 23, 2018, 9:22 am
MANILA -- While it respects the people's right to freedom of expression and assembly, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) called on people who will join protests in line with President Rodrigo Duterte's third State of the Nation Address (SONA) to conduct such actions in a peaceful and… Read More
